Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
![Loading indicator](/images/ajax-loader-bar.gif)
From the age of three, Shane Osborn dreamed of being a pilot. He began learning the skills he would need to fly as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, a branch of the U.S. Air Force, when he was just twelve years old. But it wasn't until he graduated from the naval ROTC program at the University of Nebraska and joined the navy that his dream became a reality. For five years, Osborn practiced rigorous training exercises, working tirelessly day in and day out until he advanced from navy pilot to mission commander.All Lt. Osborn's flying skills were put to the test when a Chinese F-8 II fighter jet collided with his EP-3E ARIES II plane during a U.S. surveillance mission through international airspace. The impact severely damaged Osborn's aircraft, sending it plummeting toward the ocean. With almost certain disaster looming, Osborn managed to gain control of the crippled plane and land it safely on the Chinese island of Hainan--saving the lives of his twenty-three crewmates.In Born to Fly, Shane Osborn describes these terrifying events in vivid detail, along with the years of dedicated training that made the emergency landing possible. This is the inspirational story of a boy with a dream, and of the extraordinary discipline and courage that made him a hero.From the Hardcover edition.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
![Loading indicator](/images/ajax-loader-bar.gif)
Previews available in: English
Subjects
United States, Aerial reconnaissance, Technology, Reconnaissance aircraft, Engineering, Air pilots, American Aerial reconnaissance, Navy, Heroes, Accidents, Juvenile literature, Biography, Nonfiction, Aircraft accidents, EP-3E ARIES II (Reconnaissance aircraft), Military Air pilots, Officers, United States. NavyPeople
Shane OsbornPlaces
South China Sea, United StatesShowing 5 featured editions. View all 5 editions?
Edition | Availability |
---|---|
1
Born to Fly: The Heroic Story of Downed U.S. Navy Plane
July 2003, Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
Turtleback
in English
060628625X 9780606286251
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
2
Zhuang zhi ling yun: "Zhong" Mei nan hai zhuang ji shi jian de mu hou gu shi
2002, Mai tian chu ban
in Chinese
- Chu ban
9867895444 9789867895448
|
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
3 |
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
4
Born to fly: the heroic story of downed U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Shane Osborn
2001, Delacorte Press
in English
0385729995 9780385729994
|
eeee
|
5
Born to fly: the untold story of the downed American reconnaissance plane
2001, Broadway Books
in English
- 1st ed.
0767911113 9780767911115
|
eeee
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Translation of: Born to fly : the untold story of the downed American reconnaissance plane.
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?History
- Created February 18, 2009
- 4 revisions
Wikipedia citation
×CloseCopy and paste this code into your Wikipedia page. Need help?
May 7, 2023 | Edited by MARC Bot | remove 880 from edition_name |
December 15, 2009 | Edited by WorkBot | link works |
April 26, 2009 | Edited by ImportBot | add OCLC number |
February 18, 2009 | Created by ImportBot | Imported from San Francisco Public Library record |